SPYDER MODEL 7 VAV CONTROLLER  INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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5. Tighten the wire terminal nut by turning the nut 
clockwise. Do not over-tighten.
Fig. 25  Installing a Remote Antenna
Remote Antenna Placement
Place and align the antenna in a way that the BLE 
signal does not interfere with any obstacles.
• Make sure thaìt the antenna is installed 
perpendicular to the surface for a good BLE signal.
• The antenna has a strong signal transmission and 
reception from the side. Position the sides of the 
antenna towards the device it is communicating with.
Fig. 26  Remote Antenna Placement
• Keep the antenna away from devices that cause 
wireless interference, such as other WiFi networks 
and telecommunications equipment.
• Do not install the antenna close to the floor.
Fig. 27  Remote Antenna Placement
• The local antenna can be used when the Spyder 
Model 7 controller is installed in a plastic cabinet or 
enclosure.
Table 17  Types of building materials and range 
reduction 
Wall Material
Range 
Reduction
Wood, drywall, glass  0-10 %
Brick, Particle board 5-25 %
Metal, steel-reinforced concrete 
wall
10-90 %
SMA Connector
Remote  Antenna 
(ANT-REM)
Terminal nut
Wi-Fi  Node
Wi-Fi  Node
Wi-Fi  Node